Letter dated 9.41 and found in a magically locked elven casket belonging to Lady Lavellan. The casket contained various letter, small maps, perhaps made by Lavellan herself, a few pieces of jewelry, a flower crown, and small trinkets, possibly gifts from her closest friends.
Vhenan,
I know it shouldn't surprise me that the moment I leave your companionship you should encounter a demon, but it has. This is not spirit the likes of which you have encountered before and were there not important matters that needed my attention I would join you in Emprise du Lion. No, it is not the drying plaster of a fresco which your previous letter had jokingly implied. The fresco of your escapades at the Winter Palace is already done; check the row of nobles second from the bottom, to the right. There's something there you'll find amusing.
I digress, this letter will have to suffice in my absence. I hope you understand my not hastening to your side has nothing do with a deficiency in my longing to be with you, this desire is among my foremost thoughts. Rather there are things which only I can do that must be done and I have faith you will know how to remove Imshael from the keep. If you heed my counsel.
The spirit dwelling in Suledin Keep would be very ancient to you, but I have heard of it in my travels and it chooses to be called Imshael. Accept nothing that he offers you, knowledge, wealth, or magical artifacts no matter how tempting. The Chantry would classify Imshael as a desire demon, however Imshael prefers to be recognized as a Spirit of Choice. Imshael will present something that you might covet, possibly need, however you will have to choose if what you desire is worth the high cost of enduring a deed or task which you might morally object. Vhenan, I promise that it will be a horrible choice. That is Imshael's nature.
We once discussed, you very adamantly, perhaps argued might be the best way to describe that dialog, if the end justified the means. I will assume you still feel that the end does not justify the means that were taken to arrive there, no matter what that end might be. I cautioned you then, and still do, that someday you may not have a choice. Do not let Imshael be that someday for you.
I think of that conversation you and I shared frequently. You were very condemning with your views when I suggested there might be no alternative. You said that sounded like an excuse. Sometimes I fear you might be right that it is an excuse. Other times, I confess, I blame it on your inexperience. You are still so young and I often forget how differently we see the world. It is one of the things I adore about you yet it is one of the things that keeps me the furthest from you. While you have been confronted with many difficult choices with your time as Inquisitor I have not seen you make any choices that have deeply troubled your conscience. Yet. You move through life with a confidence and certainty that I admire. I will always treasure having witnessed your deeds first hand. Your determination to arrive at your goals by a moral and righteous path is how I wish I could live. Your conviction and hope that things will get better amazes and comforts me.
I love you.
And my letter has once again diverged from its purpose.
I urge you not to let Imshael cajole you into bargaining. In fact the wisest course of action may be to destroy him. If he escapes Imshael possess knowledge that might jeopardize yourself or others at a later time. It would be prudent not to let that knowledge fall into the hands of your enemies who may have less qualms playing Imshael's games, as seems to already be the case with the templars at the keep. With your allies you are equal to the task of defeating him. Specifically take Seeker Pentaghast.
I eagerly await your next letter which you will undoubtedly write to me from your soon to be captured fortress.
Sincerely and eternally yours,
Solas
Post script -
When your people ruled the Dales, Emprise du Lion was host to numerous hot springs and luxurious baths. I will attempt to join you when my obligations are complete as seeing these hot springs with you would be a pleasant side benefit to visiting your keep.